by design student Nick Dunlap. My line of work has never called for a briefcase… until now. Though, while the label is pretty slick, I think calling attention to the contents might be asking for trouble. And I’m not so much a wine enthusiast. But when the the tequila model comes out, I’m stocking up. […]

Today’s pie: Strawberry-whipped cream The crust was drunk, and exhibited all the qualities a drunk crust ought; light, flaky, and uninhibited. The strawberries were from Florida, and most were on the ripe-ish side. There were one or two firm berries that could have stood a couple more days on the beach, but the bulk of […]

From A Clash of Kings: “Behind the Lannisters came their great lords and captains. Their banners flared and flapped, a pagent of color: red ox and golden mountain, purple unicorn and bantam rooster, brindled boar and badger, a silver ferret and a juggler in motley, stars and starbursts, peacock and panther, chevron and dagger, black […]

Today’s Pie: citrus cheese The besotted crust was (the Pie Master is pleased with the results of the ‘vodka crust’; it appears this is going to be a constant), finely layered crispy goodness. The flavor was pleasing, but delicate. The cheese base was the standard recipe; creamy and mildly sweet with a pleasant enough density […]

video of I’m Sexy and I Know it. As performed by He-Man. When the Masters of the Universe cartoon premiered, I was a little too old (I wanted to say ‘mature’, but honesty forbade) to appreciate it, and in fact, held it in a certain disdain. But this video totally validates the character’s existence. Not […]